Olympus OM-D E-M1X MFT Mirrorless Camera (2019)
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a flagship mirrorless camera in the Micro Four Thirds-mount system. Introduced by Olympus in 2019, it comes with a micro four thirds sensor with 20 MP (5184 x 3888) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has an excellent battery life, and you may just get away without a second battery. One should note that the OM-D E-M1X has a 200 base ISO, which is not conducive to getting the cleanest images. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 60.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1X comes with a fully articulated touch display, 121 autofocus points, and a built-in GPS. Those who intend to use the camera for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 7 stops of IBIS.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 61% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fully articulated LCD
- Exceptional battery life
- Built-in GPS functionality
- 7 stops of IBIS
- Extraordinary 60.0 fps burst rate
- Weather-sealed
- Viewfinder with great 1.65x magnification
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- 200 base ISO
- Very heavy
- Low 20 MP resolution
- Low resolution EVF
What external reviewers found***
External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great image quality
- Fantastic image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Excellent stabilisation
Cons
- Lack of dynamic range
- No manual exposure control
- No 4K video option
- EVF isn’t perfect
- Limited range of lenses
- No 4K at 30p
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac + Bluetooth
Construction
Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm)
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
20 MP (5184 x 3888)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
75 mm / 2.95 in
Size | Height
147 mm / 5.79 in
Size | Width
144 mm / 5.67 in
Weight
997 g / 35.23 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fully articulated TFT LCD
Resolution
1,037,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
1.65x
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±5 (5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Autofocus
121 focus points
Crop Factor
2.0
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
Yes
Image Stabilization
7 stops body only. 7.5 stops with 12-100mm lens., 7 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
200 ~ 25600 (expands down to 64)
Processor
Dual TruePic VIII
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
870 shots
Max Burst Rate
60.0 fps
Shutter Speed
1/32000 s (electronic) / 1/8000 s (mechanical) ~ 60 s
Storage
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Production
Battery
Two BLH-1 lithium-ion batteries
Debut
2019-01-24
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 81%The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a beefed-up EM1 Mark II, repackaging its 20 Megapixel sensor, 4k movies and 18fps bursts into a larger and tougher body. It has an integrated portrait grip, twin batteries, field sensors, improved autofocus tracking, USB power and even better built-in stabilisation. The camera can confidently handle action and wildlife shooting while shrugging-off cold, wet or dusty environments.
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Pros
- Great image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Excellent stabilisation
Cons
- No 4k at 60p
- No 4K at 30p
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 84%The OM-D E-M1X is one of the best cameras for photographers that shoot extreme telephoto lenses. It has the best stabilization system we've ever seen, an 18 fps burst rate, and A.I.-assisted autofocus. Video has also been improved, with Olympus offering its most professional movie mode yet.
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Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Excellent weather-sealing
- 4:2:2 8-bit video
Cons
- EVF isn’t perfect
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 62%The E-M1X shoots video at up to 4K quality, in both the DCI and UHD formats. It can roll at 24, 25, or 30fps at 4K, and you can push it all the way to 120fps at 1080p. The enhanced subject recognition available when shooting stills in AF-C mode doesn't work for video.
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Pros
- Compact, lightweight design
- Full-frame image stabilization
- 4K video
Cons
- Lack of dynamic range
- No manual exposure control
techradar[4]
Reviewer score 86% OM-D E-M1X has a 20.4MP Live MOS Four Thirds sensor, which is significantly smaller than full-frame types and smaller still than APS-C ones. High Res shot mode works on the now-familiar principle of capturing a number of images in quick succession before blending them together to create a single composite file. This is output at a maximum 50MP when capturing JPEGs (a smaller 25MP option is also available) in the handheld mode, and 80MP when shooting raw frames in the Tripod mode.
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Pros
- Fantastic image stabilization
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No 4K video option
trustedreviews[5]
Reviewer score 58%Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a fantastic camera for those who like to shoot sports. It’s also capable of producing better images in most situations. Despite the (relatively) small sensor, it copes fairly well with low light. Panasonic G9 is also aimed at wildlife and sports shooters, boasting 20fps at full resolution with full AF tracking.
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Pros
- Small and compact
- Good image quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- Small sensor
- Limited range of lenses
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References
- ^ Olympus OM-D E-M1X review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/olympus-om-d-e-m1x-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ Olympus OM-D E-M1X review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/digital-camera-reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1x-review/. 2019-01-23. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ Olympus OM-D E-M1X Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1x. 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ Olympus OM-D E-M1X review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1x. 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ Olympus OM-D E-M1X Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m1x. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
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